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BNM Holds Protest Rally in The Hague Against Deportation of Rashid Ahmed, Also Known as Fida Baloch Saturday, 7 November 2026 | #BNMProtests, #BNMinNetherlands thebnm.org/protests/29011/ The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a protest rally in front of the Parliament in The Hague, Netherlands, against the deportation of Rashid Ahmed, also known as Fida Baloch. The protesters urged the Dutch authorities to urgently review his case. The aim of the demonstration was to draw the attention of the Dutch authorities, human rights organisations and the international community to the circumstances of Rashid Ahmed’s deportation. Jamal Baloch, Mohammad Muheem, Sunny Baloch and Saif Obaid addressed the rally. The speakers stressed the seriousness of the case and said it must not be overlooked. They called on the Netherlands to uphold its human rights obligations in deportation matters, and said that the safety and protection of the individuals concerned must be taken into account in such decisions. During the rally, BNM also submitted a formal petition to Mr. Bart van den Brink, Minister of Asylum and Migration of the Netherlands. The petition called on the Dutch government to urgently review the case of Rashid Ahmed, also known as Fida Baloch, and to ensure that his safety, fundamental rights and protection are given due consideration.

BNM Protests in Utrecht, Says Hardly Any Baloch Family Has Been Spared the Trauma of Enforced Disappearances Monday, 31 August 2026 | #BNMProtests #BNMinNetherlands thebnm.org/bnmnetherlands/28… On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a protest in Utrecht, the Netherlands, to draw international attention to the ongoing crisis of enforced disappearances in Balochistan and to express solidarity with the affected families. The protest was also attended by Pashtun political activists, who expressed solidarity with the victims of enforced disappearances and their families. Demonstrators held photographs of forcibly disappeared persons and carried banners and placards demanding justice and calling for an immediate end to enforced disappearances. Speakers at the gathering included Muheem Abdul Rahim, President of the BNM Netherlands Chapter; Abid Jan Qadir, Coordinator of the Party’s Media, IT and Cultural Department, Dr. Latif Baloch, Sanaullah Baloch and human rights activist Zar Khan. The speakers highlighted the profound and devastating impact of enforced disappearances on Baloch society. The speakers said that hardly any Baloch family has remained untouched by the trauma of enforced disappearance. Across Balochistan, families have endured prolonged anguish and uncertainty following the abduction and disappearance of their loved ones. In many cases, families are given no information about the whereabouts, condition or fate of their relatives, deepening their suffering and leaving them in a state of unbearable uncertainty. They said enforced disappearances have become one of the most visible manifestations of the ongoing human rights crisis in Balochistan. People from various sections of society—including political and social activists, students, teachers, journalists, lawyers, writers, human rights defenders and ordinary civilians—have been affected by this practice. The speakers stated that Balochistan is the homeland of the Baloch nation and that the Baloch nation is struggling to secure its right to self-determination. They also appreciated the continued solidarity of the Pashtun nation with the Baloch struggle, saying that the Pashtun nation has consistently raised its voice against oppression, injustice and human rights violations and stood in solidarity with the Baloch nation. The speakers further said that enforced disappearances constitute part of what they described as an ongoing process of genocide against the Baloch nation in Balochistan. The continued enforced disappearance of thousands of people, extrajudicial killings and other serious human rights violations have created an atmosphere of fear, insecurity and uncertainty across Balochistan. The Baloch National Movement called for the immediate disclosure of the whereabouts, condition and fate of all forcibly disappeared persons to their families. It demanded an immediate end to enforced disappearances, independent and transparent investigations into reported human rights violations, and accountability for those responsible.

BNM Netherlands Holds Council Meeting and Elections; Muhim Baloch Elected President and Zahra Baloch General Secretary Sunday, 23 August 2026 | #BNMElections #BNMinNetherlands thebnm.org/bnmnetherlands/28… A council meeting of the Netherlands Chapter of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) was held in the Netherlands in the presence of the party’s Chairman, Dr. Naseem Baloch. The council was dedicated to the memory of Shaheed Akbar Khan Bugti and the Baloch victims of enforced disappearance. On the occasion, elections were also held to elect the new cabinet of BNM Netherlands. BNM Foreign Secretary Faheem Baloch attended the meeting as the chief guest. Participants held detailed discussions on organizational matters, the chapter’s performance over the past two years, and the future course of action. Before the formal proceedings began, participants observed a two-minute silence in memory of the Baloch martyrs and paid tribute to their sacrifices. A documentary highlighting the activities and performance of BNM Netherlands over the past two years was then presented. It showcased the previous cabinet’s organizational activities, political programmes, and the various initiatives undertaken by BNM in the Netherlands. Deedag Baloch, the former General Secretary of BNM Netherlands, presented a detailed report on the chapter’s performance during the past two years and briefed members on the cabinet’s organizational activities and various programmes. Finance Secretary Bahar Baloch also presented a report on the organization’s financial affairs and financial performance during the previous term. Following the presentation of the reports, a question-and-answer and review session was held on the performance of the outgoing cabinet. Members shared their views, suggestions, and critical observations on different aspects of the chapter’s work over the past two years. The previous cabinet was subsequently formally dissolved, and the election process for the new cabinet began. As a result of the elections, Muhim Baloch was elected President, Mahra Baloch Vice President, Bahaar Baloch Finance Secretary, and Haleem Baloch Deputy General Secretary, all unopposed. Zahra Baloch was elected General Secretary following a vote for the position. Following the formation of the new cabinet, BNM Chairman Dr. Naseem Baloch administered the oath of office to the newly elected members, who pledged loyalty to their respective responsibilities, the organization, and the Baloch movement. Dr. Naseem Baloch and BNM Foreign Secretary Faheem Baloch congratulated the newly elected cabinet members. They expressed hope that the new leadership would build upon the work and achievements of the previous cabinet and further strengthen and organize the chapter’s activities. They also expressed confidence that the new cabinet would play an active role in strengthening the Baloch national voice in the Netherlands, raising issues concerning Baloch political activists and human rights at the international level, and making the organization’s activities more effective, organized, and dynamic. Waheed Baloch and Aalia Baloch served as the hosts of the programme.